A lot happened this summer.....here are just a few of our faculty's achievements
GRANTS
Hrant Hratchian
CAREER: Development of Efficient Spin Projection Models for Applications to Transition Metal Catalysis
National...
When Celso Lopez volunteered to help at the 2017 commencement ceremony, he didn’t know that he would be the flag bearer. “It was an amazing experience to lead the school through the precession and to see the crowd as we made our way...
Joyce Yowell isn’t a stranger to most faculty at the School of Natural Sciences. As a Research Administrator for the School, she is a key player in submitting proposals and managing award funding. Her work days are filled with...
Thanks to the efforts of dedicated faculty, staff and students, another cohort of local elementary, middle and high schoolers spent their summer receiving immersive, hands-on educational experiences in STEM on the UC Merced campus. Some of the many...
We Are Pleased to Welcome and Introduce the School of Natural Sciences’ Newest Faculty Members
Petra Kranzfelder
LPSOE
Molecular Cell Biology
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Dr. Kranzfelder is a...
SNS filled two endowed chairs this summer, honoring faculty members who are making important contributions in their fields.
Professor Clarissa Nobile is the new Kamangar Family Chair in Biological Sciences. The Kamangar family’s gift supports...
School of Natural Sciences’ efforts at promoting diversity and academic excellence in STEM education received a boost this summer when two prestigious grants were awarded to SNS faculty. Together, these studies aim to improve retention...
Erik Olstad, Class of ‘08
After graduating in 2008 with a degree in Biological Sciences, Erik Olstad went on to become the first alum of UC Merced’s School of Natural Sciences to attend veterinary school. Erik was...
Meet Vanessa Ortega, Front Desk Specialist of the Dean's Office Suite
As you walk into the School of Natural Sciences Dean’s suite in search of an administrator, a copy machine, or leftover snacks, it’s likely...
SNS Faculty Were Busy this Summer. Here Are a Few of Their Many Achievements...
Anna Beaudin was named a Pew Biomedical Scholar and was listed on the Merced Sun-Star’s “20 Under Forty” list of locals who are...
We Are Pleased to Welcome and Introduce the School of Natural Sciences’ Newest Faculty Members
Daniel Beller
Assistant Professor
Physics
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Beller’s research centers...
The SNS community was deeply saddened when former faculty member, Jinah Choi, passed away on August 28th. Here she is remembered by Founding Faculty members, Rudy Ortiz and Henry Jay Forman.
Unfortunately, our dear friend and colleague,...
Mark Your Calendars for These Upcoming Events That You Won’t Want to Miss!
October 4th
School of Natural Sciences All Hands Faculty and Staff meeting. 2:00pm-3:30pm in the California Room, UC Merced Main Campus.
October...
School of Natural Sciences T-shirts Donated to a Second Grade Class in Oklahoma are Worn Proudly During the School's "College Pride" Mondays
T-shirts from the School of Natural Sciences made it all the way to an...
